Tickets Now on Sale for Suzuki Big Kahuna 2008 Nationals at VIR 

The Original Doubleheader! The 9th annual Suzuki Big Kahuna Nationals presented by Rockstar, Dunlop and Makita is back August 15 - 17, 2008 at beautiful VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, Virginia. Come witness a full weekend of on-track racing, stunt shows by Jason Britton and Team No Limit, Friday Night Fan Party at the SPEED Truck, massive new kids area including: the World’s Largest Pinball Machine, Exotic Animal Zoo, a Sand Art station, an F-4 Phantom display for photos, and much more. Also, Giant Jumbo Screen viewing, new expanded Vendor Area, The Big Kahuna Vintage Bike Display, Blown-Air Entertainment Movie Night, and concerts Friday and Saturday night by The K.O.D.E. and much much more. We have something for everyone at the Big Kahuna. Buy your tickets today!

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Lodging for Big Kahanu 2008 Event:
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Directions to VIR from Local Airports:

From Danville Regional Airport

From Piedmont Triad International Airport

From Raleigh/Durham International Airport

From Richmond International Airport

From Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Sponsors:
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Grand Prize: 2008 GSX-R600, Arai Helmet and a complete set of ridiing gear.

Second Prize: Arai Helmet with signatures from MotoGP, World Superbike, and AMA Superbike racers, past and present.

Third Prize: LeoVince full system exhaust.

Fourth Prize: MAKITA drill kit.

Fifth Prize: One year supply of Rockstar energy drink.

All proceeds from this promotion will go to the fight against breast cancer, as well as the Ethan Gillim, "Chasin A Dream Program." 

The Ethan Gillim "Chasin a Dream" program is a non-profit charitable organization established in memory of Ethan Gillim to promote safe motorcycle riding and racing for young riders.  The Program will be instrumental in providing financial assistance for young riders to obtain necessary equipment, education and training to ride and race safely and to assist track promoters in related issues. As a non profit charitable organization we accept donations from large corporations, small businesses, motorcycle clubs and individuals interested in participating in something greater than ourselves… a young boy’s dream.. to see the continuation of safe and competitive riding and racing by up-and-coming young riders.  For more information, please visit http://www.ethansdream.com.

Breast Cancer Awareness:

• An estimated 182,800 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2008.
• Approximately 42,200 deaths will occur in women from breast cancer in 2008.
• One in eight women or 12.6% of all women will get breast cancer in her lifetime.
• Breast cancer risk increases with age and every woman is at risk.
• Every 13 minutes a woman dies of breast cancer.
• Seventy-seven percent of women with breast cancer are over 50.

Please help support the fight against breast cancer!

YOU can help these two charities by purchasing your charity raffle tickets today!  Tickets can be purchased through our ticket page as well as at the event.

Club Ferdinand Gives Big Kahuna Guests Royal Treatment at Famed Mast Farm Inn

The world famous Mast Farm Inn bed and breakfast will play host to three lucky fans courtesy of Club Ferdinand when they attend the AMA Superbike Suzuki Big Kahuna Nationals at VIRginia International Raceway, August 15-17.

In addition to lodging at the Inn, three lucky ticket buyers will each be given the use of a Club Ferdinand Porsche for the weekend! The gift certificates will be good for 1-year following the date of the event.

Famed for its multi-faceted accomodations and scenic beauty, the Valle Crucis, N.C. inn, located just a few minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, will provide lodging on Thursday night before the event, a Porsche for the drive to the track and back, and lodging again Sunday evening before the lucky guests' return home after VIRginia International Raceway's summer keynote event, the AMA Superbike races.

Club Ferdinand is the first Exotic Car Sharing, or "Fleet-Sharing Club," in the world composed exclusively of the legendary Porsche automobiles.

For the second year in a row, the official pace car for the 2008 Big Kahuna Nationals is the 911 Turbo Porsche.

The Official Big Kahuna Girls

 Don't miss your chance to meet the Official M1 Girls of the Big Kahuna!  They will be signing autographs at the Friday night fan party, as well as making rounds during the event.   

 

Headlining the 2008 Suzuki Big Kahuna Nationals August 15^th-17^th  will be high energy Rock and Roll band The K.O.D.E., Tim Bennett (vocals), John Domo (lead guitar), Stoagie (bass guitar and backing vocals), Ryan Wellington (drums), Lance Ragland (rhythm guitar, keys, backing vocals) make up the self-promoting and self-managed group. Based out of Chester, Virginia the group began sixteen years ago and is now an east coast staple. The band’s material ranges from 70’s and 80’s unmistakable sounds, and encompasses everyone’s favorite current alternative hits. Their influences rage from Kiss to Van Halen to Motley Crue. You can catch them at the Pavillion on Friday, August 15^th at 7pm and on Saturday, August 16^th at 6:30pm.

At the Big Kahuna we like to make sure there’s something here for every member of the family, make sure and check out what we have in store for you this year. The World’s Largest Pinball Machine, photo opportunities in a fully restored F-4 Phantom Jet, Vanishing Species’ and their exotic petting zoo, which will include a 45-lb. white Siberian tiger, baby lions, a baby polar bear and an orangutan.  We are also bringing you the Big Kahuna Triple Slide, Sand Art Station, Carnival games and an airbrush tattoo artist.  So make sure you stop by, as there’s fun for everyone in the kids area.

Teen Singer to Perform National Anthem at Big Kahuna Amanda Rutherford, 16 year old teen singing sensation, will be singing “The Star Spangled Banner” at this year’s Big Kahuna Nationals. This will be the third time she has sung our National Anthem for an AMA Surerbike event, but her first singing it at VIRginia International Raceway. “I can’t wait to see it in person. I’ve been on the track web site and it looks gorgeous in the photos,” she said.  “I've heard Amanda sing at Road Atlanta the past three years,” said promoter Cameron Gray. “Her voice is one of the best I’ve heard and she’s just a fine young lady.” Racing 2 Save Lives Make sure to get pre-registered online while there's still room for the secon-annual East Coast Racing 2 Save Lives event at VIRginia International Raceway! Participants have the oppertunity to ride up to four days, nine hours a day, Monday August 11th through Thursday August 14th!Special Features include: Special AMA Big Kahuna event pricing for R2SL participants, Silent Auction, Special Guests and mich much more! Team Hammer – Track Ride, Suzuki Privateer Appreciation Day AMA Pro Practice* – Track ride includes two weekend tickets with paddock passes, $225 pre-entry, $275 post entry, four 30-minute sessions in between AMA Pro Practice sessions. AMA Pro Practice* pre-entry is $175 per rider per group and $100 for an additional group; post entry add $50, making it $225 per rider group and $100 for an additional group. Virginia International Raceway Planned Schedule (Subject To Change) Thursday August 14, 2008 Time Duration Group 9:00 30 AMA Practice Supersport/FX 9:30 30 AMA Practice Superstock/Superbike 10:00 30 Track Ride 10:30 30 Pro Practice Supersport/FX 11:00 30 Pro Practice Superstock/Superbike 11:30 30 Track Ride 12:00 60 Lunch 1:00 30 Pro Practice Supersport/FX 1:30 30 Pro Practice Superstock/Superbike 2:00 30 Track Ride 2:30 30 Pro Practice Supersport/FX 3:00 30 Pro Practice Superstock/Superbike 3:30 30 Track Ride 4:00 30 Pro Practice Supersport/FX 4:30 30 Pro Practice Superstock/Superbike 5:00 30 Red Flag Make-Up Time As Needed 5:30 0 On-track Activities End To Register for the Team Hammer Event click here Big Kahuna Vintage Bike Display .Don't forget to check out the first ever Big Kahuna Vintage Bike Display in VIR's Gallery, which is the beautiful red building across from the big oak tree, opening at 1pm Friday til 5pm, and at 9am until 6pm on Saturday and 9am until 1pm Sunday.  The display will feature between 30-40 past motorycyles from all different types of racing, including the "Yamamonster" FUSA champion bike form Dutchman Racing and Dale Singleton's double Daytona winning TZ750 from 1979 and 1981.

Ducati Hypermotard Bike Demos

When you cross the bridge over the track make sure you look to your right, and you might be seeing someone take off on their first Ducati Hypermotard ride. Located right next to the beautiful VIR Oak Tree, Ducati will begin signing fans up for the Hypermotard demo ride at 9am, the first rider will take off at 10am, and rides will be continued every hour on the hour until 4pm when the last demo ride will leave.  Don’t miss out on your opportunity to ride this cutting edge bike through the amazing scenery at VIRginia International Raceway. Also, meet Larry Pegram at 10am Sunday, August 17th at the podium for a photoshoot and autograph signing!